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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.42, 14,607.41 and 6,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.42, 14,607.41 and 6,342.84 is: 8,747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.42 : 14,607.41 = 6,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.42/14,607.41 = 6,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.42x = 14,607.41 × 6,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.42x = 92,652,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,652,432.73/10,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,747.05

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